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Evo Morales: Bolivia is not a Refuge for Criminals, Unlike US

President Evo Morales says the United States should stop harboring
former Bolivian officials accused of human rights abuses.

Bolivia's president
Evo Morales personally oversaw Friday the handover of a fugitive wanted by
Peruvian authorities.

“I want the common criminals and corrupt foreigners to
know that Bolivia is not going to be a refuge for corrupt people,” Morales said
from the northern Bolivian border town of Desaguadero.

Once President Ollanta Humala's
campaign adviser, Belaunde has been accused by Peruvian prosecutors of being
involved in a massive criminal organization with links deep in Peru's
government. Belaunde has denied the allegations, but in 2014 he fled to Bolivia
after authorities announced charges were being filed against him. After his
capture and stipulated house arrest in La Paz, earlier this week Belaunde fled
and was on the run for nearly four days. On Thursday he was re-apprehended
after being sighted in a market.

"He was walking … there was no
resistance," Bolivian deputy justice minister Rene Martinez said on local
Peruvian broadcaster RPP. RELATED: Bolivia Names New Minister aft

During Friday's hand-over, Morales said his government's handling
of the extradition was an example of Bolivia being a responsible neighbor to
Peru.

"It is our obligation as Bolivians, first this fight against against
corruption,” he said, adding that anyone who aided Belaunde in his escape will
face charges.

“I want the corrupt and foreign criminals to understand and not
confuse Evo with (U.S. President Barack) Obama or confuse Bolivia with the
United States,” he said.

The comment referred to Washington's refusal to
extradite former Bolivian officials accused of repressing protesters in 2003.
Former Bolivian president Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada is among the officials wanted
in Bolivia, where he is accused of overseeing the killing of protesters.

“Here,
not only because of an issue of legality do we fight corruption, but for a
question of dignity, ethics and morals,” Morales said.

President Evo Morales
says the United States should stop harboring former Bolivian officials
accused of human rights abuses.
Bolivia's president Evo Morales personally oversaw Friday the handover
of a fugitive wanted by Peruvian authorities.
“I want the common criminals and corrupt foreigners to know that Bolivia
is not going to be a refuge for corrupt people,” Morales said from the
northern Bolivian border town of Desaguadero.
Morales observed as Bolivian authorities handed fugitive Martin Belaunde
over to Peruvian police. A prominent Peruvian businessperson, Belaunde
is wanted for corruption and unlawful association by Peruvian
authorities.
Once President Ollanta Humala's campaign adviser, Belaunde has been
accused by Peruvian prosecutors of being involved in a massive criminal
organization with links deep in Peru's government. Belaunde has denied
the allegations, but in 2014 he fled to Bolivia after authorities
announced charges were being filed against him. After his capture and
stipulated house arrest in La Paz, earlier this week Belaunde fled and
was on the run for nearly four days. On Thursday he was re-apprehended
after being sighted in a market.
"He was walking … there was no resistance," Bolivian deputy justice
minister Rene Martinez said on local Peruvian broadcaster RPP.
RELATED: Bolivia Names New Minister after Businessman Flees Justice
During Friday's hand-over, Morales said his government's handling of the
extradition was an example of Bolivia being a responsible neighbor to
Peru.
"It is our obligation as Bolivians, first this fight against against
corruption,” he said, adding that anyone who aided Belaunde in his
escape will face charges.
“I want the corrupt and foreign criminals to understand and not confuse
Evo with (U.S. President Barack) Obama or confuse Bolivia with the
United States,” he said.
The comment referred to Washington's refusal to extradite former
Bolivian officials accused of repressing protesters in 2003. Former
Bolivian president Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada is among the officials
wanted in Bolivia, where he is accused of overseeing the killing of
protesters.
“Here, not only because of an issue of legality do we fight corruption,
but for a question of dignity, ethics and morals,” Morales said.

President Evo Morales
says the United States should stop harboring former Bolivian officials
accused of human rights abuses.
Bolivia's president Evo Morales personally oversaw Friday the handover
of a fugitive wanted by Peruvian authorities.
“I want the common criminals and corrupt foreigners to know that Bolivia
is not going to be a refuge for corrupt people,” Morales said from the
northern Bolivian border town of Desaguadero.
Morales observed as Bolivian authorities handed fugitive Martin Belaunde
over to Peruvian police. A prominent Peruvian businessperson, Belaunde
is wanted for corruption and unlawful association by Peruvian
authorities.
Once President Ollanta Humala's campaign adviser, Belaunde has been
accused by Peruvian prosecutors of being involved in a massive criminal
organization with links deep in Peru's government. Belaunde has denied
the allegations, but in 2014 he fled to Bolivia after authorities
announced charges were being filed against him. After his capture and
stipulated house arrest in La Paz, earlier this week Belaunde fled and
was on the run for nearly four days. On Thursday he was re-apprehended
after being sighted in a market.
"He was walking … there was no resistance," Bolivian deputy justice
minister Rene Martinez said on local Peruvian broadcaster RPP.
RELATED: Bolivia Names New Minister after Businessman Flees Justice
During Friday's hand-over, Morales said his government's handling of the
extradition was an example of Bolivia being a responsible neighbor to
Peru.
"It is our obligation as Bolivians, first this fight against against
corruption,” he said, adding that anyone who aided Belaunde in his
escape will face charges.
“I want the corrupt and foreign criminals to understand and not confuse
Evo with (U.S. President Barack) Obama or confuse Bolivia with the
United States,” he said.
The comment referred to Washington's refusal to extradite former
Bolivian officials accused of repressing protesters in 2003. Former
Bolivian president Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada is among the officials
wanted in Bolivia, where he is accused of overseeing the killing of
protesters.
“Here, not only because of an issue of legality do we fight corruption,
but for a question of dignity, ethics and morals,” Morales said.

President Evo Morales
says the United States should stop harboring former Bolivian officials
accused of human rights abuses.
Bolivia's president Evo Morales personally oversaw Friday the handover
of a fugitive wanted by Peruvian authorities.
“I want the common criminals and corrupt foreigners to know that Bolivia
is not going to be a refuge for corrupt people,” Morales said from the
northern Bolivian border town of Desaguadero.
Morales observed as Bolivian authorities handed fugitive Martin Belaunde
over to Peruvian police. A prominent Peruvian businessperson, Belaunde
is wanted for corruption and unlawful association by Peruvian
authorities.
Once President Ollanta Humala's campaign adviser, Belaunde has been
accused by Peruvian prosecutors of being involved in a massive criminal
organization with links deep in Peru's government. Belaunde has denied
the allegations, but in 2014 he fled to Bolivia after authorities
announced charges were being filed against him. After his capture and
stipulated house arrest in La Paz, earlier this week Belaunde fled and
was on the run for nearly four days. On Thursday he was re-apprehended
after being sighted in a market.
"He was walking … there was no resistance," Bolivian deputy justice
minister Rene Martinez said on local Peruvian broadcaster RPP.
RELATED: Bolivia Names New Minister after Businessman Flees Justice
During Friday's hand-over, Morales said his government's handling of the
extradition was an example of Bolivia being a responsible neighbor to
Peru.
"It is our obligation as Bolivians, first this fight against against
corruption,” he said, adding that anyone who aided Belaunde in his
escape will face charges.
“I want the corrupt and foreign criminals to understand and not confuse
Evo with (U.S. President Barack) Obama or confuse Bolivia with the
United States,” he said.
The comment referred to Washington's refusal to extradite former
Bolivian officials accused of repressing protesters in 2003. Former
Bolivian president Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada is among the officials
wanted in Bolivia, where he is accused of overseeing the killing of
protesters.
“Here, not only because of an issue of legality do we fight corruption,
but for a question of dignity, ethics and morals,” Morales said.